China's interest in building a canal in Nicaragua is driven by geopolitical, rather than purely economic, motives. While the idea of another canal in Central America has been discussed for centuries, ...

The joint exercise reinforced preparation for threats to the security of the Panama Canal and other strategic infrastructure.

S&P Global Ratings affirmed the 'BBB+' Local Currency LT credit rating of Canal de Panama on July 11, 2025. The outlook is stable.

The United States military teamed with Panamanian police to conduct a series of new exercises aimed at protecting the Panama ...

US soldiers arrived in Panama yesterday to conduct military exercises focused on protecting the Panama Canal, a key global trade route. The US Embassy confirmed the deployment, stating the drills are ...

President Donald Trump on April 26 said US commercial and military vessels should be able to travel without charge through the Panama and Suez Canals, two of the world’s most important waterways.

A deal has reportedly been made which will see troops deployed to the Central American country for training exercises.

Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military ...

If China’s alleged influence over the canal wasn’t halted, Trump threatened to “take back” the iconic waterway that the US returned to Panama in 2000, employing military force if needed.

Panama and the U.S. signed a new security pact on the canal, boosting defense ties as tensions with China over Latin American influence continue to rise.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that U.S. and Panama officials would sign a "framework" agreement allowing U.S. warships to travel "first and free" through the Panama Canal.